1. Algebra and Pre-Algebra Class expectations

2. Textbooks Textbooks cost a lot of money. You will not receive a book for two weeks. When you get your book, take it home. At the end of the year, you will need to bring it back in the same condition you received it. Take care of it! We have a classroom set of books that you will use in class. Your book will be for homework only. Textbooks cost a lot of money. You will not receive a book for two weeks. When you get your book, take it home. At the end of the year, you will need to bring it back in the same condition you received it. Take care of it! We have a classroom set of books that you will use in class. Your book will be for homework only.

3. Materials 3 ring binder 3 ring binder Paper Paper Binder dividers Binder dividers Dry Erase Markers Dry Erase Markers Pens and pencils (one for every day) Pens and pencils (one for every day) Writing notebook (1 subject) Writing notebook (1 subject) Calculator – You can get a TI-30 at Wal-Mart Calculator – You can get a TI-30 at Wal-Mart You have to fill out a form to borrow when of my calculators in class. You have to fill out a form to borrow when of my calculators in class.

4. “What are we gonna learn about?” You are going to be so successful this year! You are going to be so successful this year!

5. Classroom Rules Respect Respect

6. In other words…. Respect Ms. Banks by Respect Ms. Banks by Coming to class on time Coming to class on time Coming to class prepared Coming to class prepared Being attentive in class Being attentive in class Not drawing on desks or leaving a mess behind Not drawing on desks or leaving a mess behind Using the 5 minutes between blocks for bathroom breaks, drinking breaks, etc. Using the 5 minutes between blocks for bathroom breaks, drinking breaks, etc.

7. In other words…. (con’t) Respect others by Respect others by Not talking while they are talking or trying to listen. Not talking while they are talking or trying to listen. Not hitting, punching, throwing things at, or harassing them in any way. Not hitting, punching, throwing things at, or harassing them in any way. Helping each other. Helping each other. Making everyone feel welcome and safe in school. Making everyone feel welcome and safe in school.

8. In other words….(con’t) Respect yourself by… Respect yourself by… Taking advantage of the educational opportunities you have. Taking advantage of the educational opportunities you have. Getting assignments done on time. Getting assignments done on time. Coming to class prepared. Coming to class prepared. Asking questions or getting extra help. Asking questions or getting extra help. Making up work missed due to illness or lessons. Making up work missed due to illness or lessons. Being accountable for you. Being accountable for you.

9. Consequences Failure to follow rules: Failure to follow rules: 1 st - Warning 1 st - Warning 2 nd - 10 minute ASD or lunch detention 2 nd - 10 minute ASD or lunch detention 3 rd – 40 minute ASD and a call home 3 rd – 40 minute ASD and a call home Caught cheating on homework, test, or quiz, you get a ZERO Caught cheating on homework, test, or quiz, you get a ZERO Of course, these punishments may change due to the severity of the offense. Of course, these punishments may change due to the severity of the offense.

10. Grading Quarter grades will be determined by the following : Test and Quizzes – We will have a test or quiz every Friday Assignments Participation

11. First Class Assignment Take out a piece of paper and write down your dream. Take out a piece of paper and write down your dream. What do you want to be? Do you want to have a nice house someday? Picture it and write it down. What do you want to be? Do you want to have a nice house someday? Picture it and write it down. How many of you want to be successful? How many of you want to be successful?

12. Successful People have 6 Traits Creativity Creativity isn't just for the arts… In business, engineering, science, medicine, those at the top are creative. They think outside the box and do new things. Donald Trump even wrote a book called "The Art of the Deal." Creativity Creativity isn't just for the arts… In business, engineering, science, medicine, those at the top are creative. They think outside the box and do new things. Donald Trump even wrote a book called "The Art of the Deal." The ability to think and figure things out Thinking and figuring things out isn't just for science… Creating a dance routine requires planning and thinking. Writing requires planning and thinking ahead. The ability to think and figure things out Thinking and figuring things out isn't just for science… Creating a dance routine requires planning and thinking. Writing requires planning and thinking ahead.

13. Successful People have 6 Traits The ability to self-teach When you're close to the top or at the top of your profession, there's no longer anyone around to teach you what you need to know next Those who make it to the top and stay there are the ones who figure out what they need to learn next and learn it on their own. This is especially true for someone setting out to create something that's never been done before! The ability to self-teach When you're close to the top or at the top of your profession, there's no longer anyone around to teach you what you need to know next Those who make it to the top and stay there are the ones who figure out what they need to learn next and learn it on their own. This is especially true for someone setting out to create something that's never been done before!

14. Successful People have 6 Traits A positive attitude Bloom where you are planted. I'm sure that this class isn't where all of you want to be or what you want to be doing with your time… But, there comes a time in life when you have to decide what kind of person you are going to be – Are you the type to gripe and complain the whole time? Or are you the type to make the best of the situation and find a way to use it to your benefit? When life gives you lemons, make lemonade – and sell it! A positive attitude Bloom where you are planted. I'm sure that this class isn't where all of you want to be or what you want to be doing with your time… But, there comes a time in life when you have to decide what kind of person you are going to be – Are you the type to gripe and complain the whole time? Or are you the type to make the best of the situation and find a way to use it to your benefit? When life gives you lemons, make lemonade – and sell it!

15. Successful People have 6 Traits Confidence Some people just naturally have this, but most of us need to build it… And we build it through hard work, accomplishments and conquering fears. Confidence Some people just naturally have this, but most of us need to build it… And we build it through hard work, accomplishments and conquering fears. Drive Successful people know what they want, set their goals and aim high… They want it badly and work very hard to get it! Drive Successful people know what they want, set their goals and aim high… They want it badly and work very hard to get it!

16. So, where does this put us? Why are we even here? I'm going to teach you how to be successful. You're going to learn how to be creative, how to think and figure things out and how to self-teach (this is the most important one). You are going to build confidence because you ARE going to conquer this class. It just so happens that the subject I'm going to use to teach you these things is Algebra and Pre-Algebra. I'm going to teach you how to be successful. You're going to learn how to be creative, how to think and figure things out and how to self-teach (this is the most important one). You are going to build confidence because you ARE going to conquer this class. It just so happens that the subject I'm going to use to teach you these things is Algebra and Pre-Algebra. The positive attitude and the drive are up to you. These are things that have to come from deep inside YOU! These are your decisions… All you have to do is to decide to have them and they are yours… and no one can take them away! The positive attitude and the drive are up to you. These are things that have to come from deep inside YOU! These are your decisions… All you have to do is to decide to have them and they are yours… and no one can take them away!

17. How many of you think you are bad in math? For those of you who know you are good at math, good for you! For those of you who know you are good at math, good for you! For those of you that don’t think you are good at math, NO!! That's not right! You're NOT bad in math -- You just had bad experiences with math in the past. It's doesn't mean you can't do it. It doesn't mean that you aren't good at it! For those of you that don’t think you are good at math, NO!! That's not right! You're NOT bad in math -- You just had bad experiences with math in the past. It's doesn't mean you can't do it. It doesn't mean that you aren't good at it!

18. To Graduate from high school you must have three credits of math Each quarter gives you.25 credits. You must pass three years of math starting in 9 th grade to graduate. Each quarter gives you.25 credits. You must pass three years of math starting in 9 th grade to graduate. Decide today that you will pass all four quarters of math this year. Decide today that you will pass all four quarters of math this year.

19. Bright People Albert Einstein was four years old before he could speak and seven before he could read. Albert Einstein was four years old before he could speak and seven before he could read. As a boy Thomas Edison was told by his teachers that he was too stupid to learn anything. As a boy Thomas Edison was told by his teachers that he was too stupid to learn anything. Werner von Braun flunked ninth-grade algebra. (One of our most important rocket developers from 1930-1970.) Werner von Braun flunked ninth-grade algebra. (One of our most important rocket developers from 1930-1970.) Winston Churchill failed the sixth grade. Winston Churchill failed the sixth grade.

20. Bright People Albert Einstein was four years old before he could speak and seven before he could read. Albert Einstein was four years old before he could speak and seven before he could read. As a boy Thomas Edison was told by his teachers that he was too stupid to learn anything. As a boy Thomas Edison was told by his teachers that he was too stupid to learn anything. Werner von Braun flunked ninth-grade algebra. (One of our most important rocket developers from 1930-1970.) Werner von Braun flunked ninth-grade algebra. (One of our most important rocket developers from 1930-1970.) Winston Churchill failed the sixth grade. Winston Churchill failed the sixth grade.

21. Bright People Louis Pasteur was rated mediocre in chemistry when he attended the Royal College. (He later discovered that “germs” cause disease -- got hospitals to become sanitary, invented the pasteurization of milk and cured rabies.) Louis Pasteur was rated mediocre in chemistry when he attended the Royal College. (He later discovered that “germs” cause disease -- got hospitals to become sanitary, invented the pasteurization of milk and cured rabies.) Paul Orfalea, the founder of Kinko's, failed the 2 nd grade twice and was actually labeled as “retarded.” Paul Orfalea, the founder of Kinko's, failed the 2 nd grade twice and was actually labeled as “retarded.” Walt Disney was fired by a newspaper editor because he had "no good ideas." (Yeah, Disneyland and cartoons were really bad ideas.) Walt Disney was fired by a newspaper editor because he had "no good ideas." (Yeah, Disneyland and cartoons were really bad ideas.)

22. Success is a Series of Walls Success is a series of walls that you'll need to climb. Some are higher than others. Each of the math classes you need to take is a wall to climb… and these are going to be higher for some of you than for others. Success is a series of walls that you'll need to climb. Some are higher than others. Each of the math classes you need to take is a wall to climb… and these are going to be higher for some of you than for others. As you climb these walls, there are going to be people on the ground below you: As you climb these walls, there are going to be people on the ground below you: One type will be pushing your caboose up that wall One type will be pushing your caboose up that wall The other type will be throwing rocks at you, trying to knock you down The other type will be throwing rocks at you, trying to knock you down There will be the people next to you who are also trying to climb the wall… These are your fellow students… They are there to encourage you... Hey, put your foot there, this is the best way up! There will be the people next to you who are also trying to climb the wall… These are your fellow students… They are there to encourage you... Hey, put your foot there, this is the best way up!

23. Bright People I'm at the top of the wall – I'm reaching my hand down to pull you up! I'm at the top of the wall – I'm reaching my hand down to pull you up! It's your job in life to let the rocks from below bounce off of you, encourage the climber next to you and climb toward the right person at the top. It's your job in life to let the rocks from below bounce off of you, encourage the climber next to you and climb toward the right person at the top. Each wall you make it over will strengthen you and the next wall will be that much easier to climb. Each wall you make it over will strengthen you and the next wall will be that much easier to climb. Now, how many of you are going to be successful in this class? Now, how many of you are going to be successful in this class?

24. First Assignment Read through the Disclosure and then go to your computer. Go to: http://sites.google.com/site/msbankswebsite/ Read through the Disclosure and then go to your computer. Go to: http://sites.google.com/site/msbankswebsite/ http://sites.google.com/site/msbankswebsite/ Review the disclosure Review the disclosure Under disclosure there is a form you must fill out. Filling out that form is worth 100 points. Under disclosure there is a form you must fill out. Filling out that form is worth 100 points.